Senior Fire Engineer

Company: Brandon James Ltd
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

An outstanding opportunity has opened for a Senior Fire Engineer to join a respected UK consultancy known for delivering innovative fire safety solutions across complex, high-profile projects. This forward-thinking firm is expanding its London team and is looking for a technically capable and ambitious Senior Fire Engineer to take ownership of challenging schemes across a wide variety of sectors.

The Senior Fire Engineer will lead the development of performance-based fire strategies, working collaboratively with architects, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure safety and compliance without compromising design integrity. With access to industry-leading tools and true flexibility in working style, this is a rare chance for a Senior Fire Engineer to shape landmark projects while progressing professionally.

The Senior Fire Engineer’s Role

  • Develop and deliver robust fire strategies from concept to handover
  • Apply Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991 and the Building Safety Act in project work
  • Undertake advanced fire engineering calculations and performance-based design
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams and attend client meetings
  • Lead site inspections, technical reviews, and design appraisals
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical development
  • Support fee proposals and project management on major schemes

The Senior Fire Engineer

  • Degree in Fire Engineering or a related discipline
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a fire consultancy or engineering role
  • Strong working knowledge of UK fire codes and standards
  • Skilled in preparing clear and detailed fire strategy reports
  • Experience with CFD modelling software (e.g. PyroSim, Pathfinder) beneficial
  • Chartered or actively working towards MIFireE or CEng status
  • Confident communicator with a solution-focused mindset

In Return?

  • £60,000 – £75,000 salary
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working with flexible hours
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
  • Paid professional memberships and CPD funding
  • Clear career progression and chartership support

If you are a Fire Engineer or other fire safety professional and considering your career opportunities, then contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.

01628 334713

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Posted: March 4th, 2026